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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Kumho, which is a brand from South Korea. In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
6
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.7
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
105
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Handling on gravel
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Grass traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Gravel traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Sand traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%

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